Question

Select the symbol
that correctly compares each pair of numbers.
< > =
1
2

1
3



4
6

5
6

Answer 1

1) 1/2 > 1/3 (because 1/2 = 3/6 and 1/3 = 2/6, or simply 0.5 > 0.333...)

2) 4/6 < 5/6 (same denominator, 4 < 5)